问答题
1. Undoubtedly, our world has changed a lot with the development of science and technology. Some people think that technology has made the world a better place to live. Do you agree OR disagree with this idea? The following are the opinions from different people. Read the excerpts carefully and write your response in about
300 words, in which you should:
1. summarize briefly the opinions from different sides;
2. give your comment
Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. A middle-aged man It is true that the technological development solves many problems and makes life better. At the same time, technological changes may create new problems thereby threatening or damaging quality of life. For example, with the Internet and smart phones, we expected a closer relationship with one another. But instead, face-to-face communication is largely reduced, because other ways, e.g. sending emails or messages, replace it. So it could be said that the distance between people is lengthened, not shortened.
What's more, technology increases our working efficiency, accelerates the development of the whole society, but at the same time, it leads to more and more stress and pressure. I have read a paper, which found that today's people have more serious psychological problems than ever before.
A college student Nowadays, we are in an age of technological revolutions. The technology has brought about many conveniences. In my opinion, technology really has made the world a better place to live. Computers changed the traditional ways of reading and writing, which brings us great convenience. Moreover computer users can communicate with one another across the globe. For me, a foreign language learner, I can practice my spoken language with native speakers through WeChat or other instant messengers.
Moreover, technology has created plenty of educational opportunities for us. We can learn in the form of course-specific web pages, email communication, online courses, and so on. Hi-tech tools are used specifically in the classroom like laptops, calculators and presentation hardware, which makes education keep pace with the times.
A common office worker With the technological advances, the ways of our life changed dramatically and the quality of life improved a lot. Personally speaking, I agree with the idea that technology has made the world a better place to live. Firstly, I live a more comfortable life with the technological development. For example, I can use air conditioner in summer to cool down and heating system in winter to keep warm. I can eat whatever vegetable and fruit I want. I can find them in the supermarket without worrying whether they are off the season.
Secondly, the world is now more convenient to live in. We can travel around by plane and high-speed rail. For instance, it only takes me several hours to go to other countries by plane. We can talk to each other in the long distance by telephone or video-chat.
Lastly, technology provides me with many ways to entertain myself in my spare time. I can do plenty of things with my smart phone: listening to music, chatting with friends, updating my status, watching movies or doing some readings downloaded from the Internet. They really make my life colorful and wonderful.
【正确答案】[范文] Has Technology Made the World a Better Place to Live?
It can't be denied that our world has undergone great changes because of the development of science and technology. While many people are excited about the economic boom and industrial development brought about by technology, others indicate that technology has carried with it a lot of problems and worry that if developed unregulatedly, it may one day destroy the planet we live in. As far as I am concerned, both of the viewpoints have
validity because technology itself has both advantages and disadvantages.
It is true that high technology helps solve many problems and makes our life more convenient. The introduction of computers has improved
efficiency in almost every aspect of our life and together with the Internet, computers make it possible for us to know things that are happening in the world without stepping out of our bedroom, to keep in touch with friends afar by sending emails or chatting online. Besides, the introduction of new technologies to increase production has been very effective. These are just a few examples to
illustrate the advantages of technological advancement.
On the other hand, technology may generate a lot of problems too. Industrial wastes have seriously polluted our environment, which in turn leads to a lot of human diseases and the extinction of some plants and wild animals. In another word, the deteriorating environment is a price paid for industrial development. This price, which used to be considered acceptable, is now deemed as too high.
It's really difficult to say whether technology has done more good or harm. But I am convinced that technology itself has no fault and thus no responsibility to shoulder. The core of the problem is us human beings. It is the way we use technology that decides whether it has made or can make our world a better place to live, not technology itself. Therefore, what us should do is to take advantage of technology appropriately, while avoiding the possible side
effects it may bring us.
【答案解析】 思路点拨
题目要求探讨科技是否使世界变得更美好。换句话说，也就是探讨高科技的优、缺点。如果认为优点多于缺点，那么观点自然就是科技可以使人类更幸福；反之，则是科技不能使人类生活得更好。当然也可以认为优点、缺点相当，那么这时一定要有自己的观点。本篇范文中的观点为：科技本无罪，关键看人类。
·文章开篇介绍背景，总结阅读材料中各方的观点，提出自己的观点——科技的发展有利也有弊。
·中间部分首先论述科技给人类生活带来的便利等优点，然后再论述科技的发展所带来的诸如电子垃圾等问题。
·最后摆明自己的观点：科技到底是会造福人类还是带来危害，关键看人们如何去利用它。
由于科技问题在这两年被探讨得比较多，所以应该算是大家比较熟悉的话题，可写的素材也不少，因此一定要注意精选分论点，适当进行例证。切不可简单罗列一系列原因，而没有任何的详细论述。